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SUMMARY:The First 30 Seconds Improv Workshop with Joe Bill
DESCRIPTION:In Improvisation scenes\, the ending often lies in the beginning. I will show you how to begin your scenes with focus & playfulness and how to begin to bring your inner Engineer & Jazz Musician into Harmony through the way that you listen. We’ll focus on the first 30 seconds of a scene to discover your characters (How they do\, What they do\, Who they are) evolving from the recognition of “How am I?” and “How are you?” & “How are WE?” I’ll help increase your awareness of the two types of dialogue (Circumstantial & Interpersonal) to give you the best chance to play an honest\, grounded scene rooted in depth and discovery AND how comedy & story come as a consequence of connection rather than goals you’re desperately chasing. \nDate: 12/28/2023 12:00 pm -3:00 pm \nLocation: 5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle. WA 98108 \nMaximum Students: 16 \nCost: $180 ($189.57 including booking fees) \nPrerequisite: None \nAges: 18 and above \nAbout the Instructor: Joe Bill is widely regarded as one of the best teachers of Improvised Storytelling and Scenic\, Longform & Duo Improvisation in North America today. He is one of the founding members of Annoyance Theater Chicago where\, for 12 years\, he performed in and/or directed more than 60 different shows. Joe is ½ of the first touring Improv Duo in North America\, BASSPROV\, created in 2000 with Mark Sutton. They are still performing at Festivals and theater engagements globally 24 years later. Since then Joe’s been touring all over the world teaching\, directing\, and improvising with several other amazing Duo Partners like Patti Stiles (Our Play)\, Jill Bernard (SCRAM!)\, Stacey Hallal (Stacey & Joe\, We Slept Together) Lee White (Paradigm)\, Heather Urquart (Blues Hammer)\, Felipe Ortiz (Les Disciplinos) and David Razowsky (Razowsky & Bill)\, ALL in different\, original formats and styles. He’s touring his solo scripted show\, written as he successfully took on and survived Surgeries & chemo associated with 3 different cancers from late 2022 to early 2024\, Joe Bill: Surviving Consciousness\, (Lessons learned from Cancer\, LSD & Michael Jordan) all over the U.S. and the world. In April 2024 he debuted it at the Auckland Imrprov Festival in Auckland\, NZ. He has since preformed it at Festivals and Theaters across the USA and will record it at Curious Comedy Theater in Portland\, OR in early 2025. He is the creator and host of Story Chain\, a virtual (and now sometimes live!)\, 90-minute\, international story sharing event that he developed in 2020 during the Pandemic. He was the Director of Corporate Training at iO Chicago for 15 years and started training and performing there in 1985. He was a Guest Artist in Residence at The Second City Training Center & Conservatory where he taught intensives in Duo Improvisation and Improvisation for Actors for 10 years.Award (Best-Taped Live Performance – The Minnesota Wrecking Crew)\, with The Imponderables nominated for the same award. \nHe was recently in Montréal as a part of the Just for Laughs Festival with the reunion of The Kids in the Hall\, and also with his show “Hammy and the Kids” with Craig Northey\, based on his two dysfunctional families\, his father (“Hammy”) and The Kids in the Hall.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/the-first-30-seconds-improv-workshop-with-joe-bill/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions\, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joe Bill: Surviving Conscious
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for 12/28 and join us for a truly special evening with Chicago improv legend Joe Bill! In this heartfelt and captivating solo show\, Joe takes the stage to share bizarre\, humorous\, and deeply personal stories of surviving three different cancers. With lessons drawn from spiritual misadventures\, LSD trips\, and even Michael Jordan\, this scripted performance blends raw honesty\, edgy humor\, and profound insight. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind journey through resilience\, laughter\, and the human spirit. \nAll ticket sales are final and nonrefundable. There are no refunds\, exchanges or transfers. Please confirm your date.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/joe-bill-surviving-conscious/
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SUMMARY:Mouth Wide Shut: A Physical Improv Comedy
DESCRIPTION:The art of silent comedy with the unpredictable fun of improvisation. \nMouth Wide Shut is a love letter to the history of physical comedy and improvisational theater. Drawing inspiration from silent movies\, classical mime\, and contemporary groups like Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil\, it’s like a mashup of the best of the past and present that’s both nostalgic and cutting-edge. And the fact that you play such a crucial role in shaping the show makes it even more unique. \nIt’s not just about watching comedy; it’s about becoming part of the comedic journey. “Mouth Wide Shut” promises to be an evening where laughter knows no bounds and surprises lurk around every corner! This show is a delightful and unforgettable experience that promises to entertain audiences of all ages! \n“Mouth Wide Shut is clever and very funny.” Ryan D.\, 5 Stars Google \n“Went as a suggestion from a local. Best decision I’ve made in a whim! Such a good show…had an amazing cast\, kept me laughing the entire time. Would love to go again.” Terra M 5 Stars Google \n“This was the first time I’ve ever been to an improv show and I was definitely entertained. I had no clue what to expect and didn’t know how improv shows worked\, I just came in with an open mind and enjoyed every minute of it!” Kristina L. 5 Stars Yelp
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/mouth-wide-shut-a-physical-improv-comedy-2-2-2/2024-12-28/
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SUMMARY:Improv Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Start your night off with a laugh! Come to an hour of spontaneous fun! This improv comedy show is a blast for all ages.
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SUMMARY:No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownups
DESCRIPTION:At Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater\, puppets let their hair down (or strings loose) in No Strings Attached—a hilarious\, adults improv puppet show. After a long day entertaining the kids\, these puppets are ready to play—singing bawdy songs\, cracking jokes\, and getting up to all kinds of outrageous fun. And the best part? You call the shots with your suggestions! \nDon’t miss this one-of-a-kind comedy show at Pike Place Market. It’s puppets\, it’s improv\, and it’s guaranteed to make you laugh. \nTHIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT\, LANGUAGE\, AND SITUATIONS
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/no-strings-attached-an-improvised-puppet-show-for-grownups-2-3-3/2024-12-28/
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SUMMARY:Seattle Theatresports Improv  2024
DESCRIPTION:As you enter the Gum Wall\, you’ll notice a buzz of excitement in the air. Everyone here is gathered to have a good time and laugh. Families of all ages are lining up at the concession stand\, where you can smell the fresh buttered popcorn\, and over at the bar\, they are serving icy and inexpensive drinks. \nWhen you enter the theater\, you’ll feel the music’s beat. You’re experiencing Theatresports\, a high-energy improv show where teams of improv professionals create spontaneous scenes that are so hilarious\, quick-witted\, and perfectly constructed that it’s hard to believe they are made up on the spot. \nJoin us every Friday and Saturday at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market\, with doors opening at 9 PM and the show starting at 9:30 PM. \nTheaterSports\, all the way! They are goofy\, silly\, funny\, unabashed\, clever\, witty people. I didn’t know what to expect before going but found myself laughing at practically everything they did or said. This is improv comedy at its finest. Lea A.\, 5 stars\, Yelp
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/seattle-theatresports-improv-2024-24-2__trashed-3/2024-12-28/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions Market Theater\, 1428 Post Alley\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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